Silver Surfers

Are you over 50 and would like to learn more about the internet and email?

Our free taster sessions offer one-to-one tuition with a member of library staff or volunteer and usually last between 30 minutes and one hour. You will be guided through the basic skills of using the internet and sending emails, giving you the knowledge and understanding to continue using your computing skills at home or at the library when using our library computers.

We can

introduce you to surfing the Web
help you to set up an email account so you can keep up with friends and relatives overseas
help you research and source information for your interests and hobbies

The sessions are tailored to each individual customer and are intended for those new to computers.

To book a session contact one of the following libraries

Hangleton Library (01273) 296904
Sessions take place between 9.30am and 1pm on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Hollingbury Library (01273) 296908
Ad-hoc sessions, call to make a booking.

Hove Library (01273) 296937
Sessions take place between 9.30am and 5.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

Silver Surfers Surgery - 4th Thursday of each month.

We will be providing 30 minute consultations between the hours of 10-12pm for Silver Surfers who want further information about computing and the internet. This is supplementary to our regular Silver Surfers sessions. Because of the anticipated demand for this service, consultations have to be booked at Hove library or by phoning (01273) 290700.

Jubilee Library (01273) 296961
Sessions take place between between 10am and 5pm on the 1st Monday of the month.

Silver Surfers Surgery - 3rd Tuesday of each month.

We will be providing follow up sessions for Silver Surfers who want further information about computing and the internet. This is supplementary to our regular Silver Surfers sessions. Because of the anticipated demand for this service, consultations have to be booked at Jubilee library or by phoning (01273) 296961.

Patcham Library (01273) 296912
Sessions take place between 10am and 1pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Saltdean Library (01273) 296920
Sessions take place between 10am and 1pm on the 2nd Friday of each month.

If you would like to find out more about one to one computer training across the UK please visit the Digital Unite website.

Using computers

Computers are available free for everyone to use at all City Libraries for up to one hour per day. A library card enables you to access our online resources including Which? online and the Oxford Reference Library.